Woodlawn Arts Academy announced the winners of its 12th Annual Juried Art Show, presented in partnership with the Sauk Valley Community College Art Department. The 2020 judge was painter Fantasía Graham of Chicago, IL. Awards were presented by Graham and SVCC art instructor Glenn Bodish. Each winner was awarded a
On Sunday, he drove to ARC Chapter headquarters in Rockford, IL, to pick up a vehicle. Boyles is shown bside an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in preparation for deployment to a Red Cross staging area in Atlanta, GA. His plan was to join ERVs from
From her car, a perfect apple caught the Editor’s attention on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She investigated ripe fruit on the tree in Robert A. [Andrews] Millikan Park, where Morrison Chamber of Commerce is housed, at 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Apples dotted the ground, gnawed by either animals
The City of Morrison, IL, is looking for someone to join their team. Do you want to serve your community? Join a team committed to working for the residents of Morrison. The City is accepting applications for a Public Works General Laborer. The City of Morrison is an Equal Opportunity
On Thursday, September 24, 2020, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released the following statement, in response to President Trump’s celebrations of attacks on the press at recent rallies. “As a former investigative reporter and Editor, I understand first-hand how critical our First Amendment rights are, to our Nation and democracy. When the
September 17, 2020, was the 233rd anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America, by the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year, by the President of the United States of America, designating September 17 through 23
Jerry Lindsey wrote this essay. Webster defines change as “making different in some particular way.” I would say that the current pandemic is responsible for change, and the general public had little or no time to prepare. However, the change that is on the horizon for the City of Morrison,
Are you are eager to exercise your right to vote? You may begin tomorrow, ahead of the General Election. Early in-person voting will be conducted at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., beginning on Thursday, September 24, 2020. However, if
Honorary Illinois State President Bryn Callahan, right, is a member of the Charles Carroll Society Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) He recently received the National Historic Preservation Recognition Award, from the Illinois State Organization Daughters of the American Revolution. Callahan was honored for his outstanding volunteer work, promoting and
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk announces Early Voting and Vote by Mail for the Tuesday, November 3, 2020, General Election. Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the Early Voting period. However, any vote cast is final and may not be revoked, and the voter is not
Youngsters ages 8-13 years of age are invited to register for a delicious 4-H Spin Club event. The sweet subject matter is more than a dozen types of candy. Classes will be from 10:00 a.m. to noon, during three Saturday mornings. The dates are September 26, October 3, and October
Mayoral Update The City of Morrison continues to closely monitor developments regarding coronavirus (COVID-19), including information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health. As recommended precautions and mandates from the State have, and will likely continue, to affect the City of Morrison’s typical
Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. The current COVID-19 pandemic creates unanticipated needs for maintaining facilities, at Morrison Community Unit School District #6 the schools. Emmanuel Reformed Church’s Senior High Youth Fellowship (YF) group stepped-up to assist on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Jamie Rodriguez is Director of Youth Ministries. He is
September 17, 2020, is the 233rd anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America, by the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year, by the President of the United States of America, designating September 17 through 23
On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses. Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than